On 21 JUL 15 when I was interviewed by KEN MCCLENTON on the Exceptional Conservative Show I spoke about the economic pressures affecting the decision in the Middle East.  http://nec-se.webbar312.net/2015/07/23/21-jul-15-interview-with-ltc-sargis-sangari-by-ken-mcclenton-on-the-exceptional-conservative-show/

The relationship between Russia and Syria will never die regardless of who is in charge of the region or what the state looks like in the future.

https://www.rt.com/business/310841-russia-oil-gas-syria/